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Colter's Trail: A Western Adventure
This story follows John Colter, the main character, from Salyersville, Kentucky to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The excitement never slows; outlaws; Indians; a passenger who turns out to be a thief; gunfights; getting lost in the desert, etc. It seems that wherever Colter goes, trouble follows. However, he’s a very resourceful character who can handle anything that comes his way.
Although the story-line is fairly traditional, the main characters and some of the events are not. Colter is quite unusual for his time His appearance, personality, style of dress and the equipment and weapons he carries are very unique. He smokes a pipe and loves his coffee, and he is continually making something to suit his needs from what he has on hand. He has a unique rapport with his horse that is exciting, interesting and very often humorous, while his weapons and knowledge of hand-to-hand combat make for some exciting fight scenes.
This is not just another “Western”. It has humor, romance and suspense scenes that will keep a reader’s heart pounding. The dialog and the never-ending excitement make a story that is hard to put down.
The excitement never slows; outlaws; Indians; a passenger who turns out to be a thief; gunfights; getting lost in the desert, etc. It seems that wherever Colter goes, trouble follows. However, he’s a very resourceful character who can handle anything that comes his way.
Although the story-line is fairly traditional, the main characters and some of the events are not. Colter is quite unusual for his time His appearance, personality, style of dress and the equipment and weapons he carries are very unique. He smokes a pipe and loves his coffee, and he is continually making something to suit his needs from what he has on hand. He has a unique rapport with his horse that is exciting, interesting and very often humorous, while his weapons and knowledge of hand-to-hand combat make for some exciting fight scenes.
This is not just another “Western”. It has humor, romance and suspense scenes that will keep a reader’s heart pounding. The dialog and the never-ending excitement make a story that is hard to put down.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2017
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January 21, 2018
WHERE HE LAYS HIS HEAD
All that can be said is this is fast moving story of a young man who loved and respected his parents. He lived among a diverse area in Kentucky, which includes Cheyenne and I think a Samurai warrior, who taught him defensive and offensive moves. The Cheyennes taught him how to live with nature and respect nature.
A good read with lots of everything and we must not forget his Dun horse. ENJOY ENJOY
All that can be said is this is fast moving story of a young man who loved and respected his parents. He lived among a diverse area in Kentucky, which includes Cheyenne and I think a Samurai warrior, who taught him defensive and offensive moves. The Cheyennes taught him how to live with nature and respect nature.
A good read with lots of everything and we must not forget his Dun horse. ENJOY ENJOY
January 4, 2018
Great Read, Great Western
This book was one of the best I have read ! I kept thinking nothing more could happen, no more action and then here we go again. Great read I couldn't sit of down.
This book was one of the best I have read ! I kept thinking nothing more could happen, no more action and then here we go again. Great read I couldn't sit of down.
January 14, 2018
Colter's Trail is a good one
I loved the easy pace of this novel. Events flowed easily and naturally.
A main character who isn't agonizing over everything nor so hardened as to be unlikable is very much to my taste. A bright and fast working mind is a huge bonus.
I loved the easy pace of this novel. Events flowed easily and naturally.
A main character who isn't agonizing over everything nor so hardened as to be unlikable is very much to my taste. A bright and fast working mind is a huge bonus.
February 25, 2018
A very good read, kept me looking forward to the next page, well written.
It was a great read. I look forward to reading another book by this author. I love reading good western stories and this was a good western.
It was a great read. I look forward to reading another book by this author. I love reading good western stories and this was a good western.
April 24, 2019
Innovative
I love Westerns! His main character has all the admirable traits we look for in our western heros. Making said hero, a horses friend, a tinker, gunslinging, knife throwing, reluctant farmer, is truly a delightful read.
I love Westerns! His main character has all the admirable traits we look for in our western heros. Making said hero, a horses friend, a tinker, gunslinging, knife throwing, reluctant farmer, is truly a delightful read.
January 6, 2018
Good read. Well written
Keeps the reader entertained. No foul language or derogatory scenes. Descriptive language paints a mental image of the landscape and locations.
Keeps the reader entertained. No foul language or derogatory scenes. Descriptive language paints a mental image of the landscape and locations.
January 16, 2018
Fun read
Great characters, hope there's a sequel. Descriptions very good, locations accurate and familiar to anyone that's been there. Fun read
Great characters, hope there's a sequel. Descriptions very good, locations accurate and familiar to anyone that's been there. Fun read
January 17, 2018
A sevenshooter tale
pretty accurate depiction of firearms use in a rootin tootin western adventure but fanciful horse human interaction. All heroes should be this clever.
pretty accurate depiction of firearms use in a rootin tootin western adventure but fanciful horse human interaction. All heroes should be this clever.
January 22, 2018
Very good read
You are going to love this book. A lot of action and it is a believable story. Great characters and scenery
You are going to love this book. A lot of action and it is a believable story. Great characters and scenery
February 6, 2018
Read a lot, this is as good as any.
Enjoyed every facet of the story. Wish I could write like this. I am Looking forward to the next book.
Enjoyed every facet of the story. Wish I could write like this. I am Looking forward to the next book.
February 8, 2018
Well worth the read.
Well done, it keeps your interest throughout the book. Leaves you wanting more. When is the next book coming out.
Well done, it keeps your interest throughout the book. Leaves you wanting more. When is the next book coming out.
May 22, 2019
What a book!!!!
Loved this book from start to finish. Great writing and the story grabs you and won’t let you go. Would like to see it made into a series of books.
Loved this book from start to finish. Great writing and the story grabs you and won’t let you go. Would like to see it made into a series of books.
March 24, 2023
Why I enjoyed this book
Lee does a wonderful job of giving a picture of the story. He also keeps the action moving throughout the book. Never a dull moment, great book!
Lee does a wonderful job of giving a picture of the story. He also keeps the action moving throughout the book. Never a dull moment, great book!
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